Director, Business Development and Communication

To help the WWF Kenya office and the WWF Network to grow in strength and influence by leading the development of a growth strategy and building the WWF Kenya brand and profile.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Lead the development and implementation of fundraising and communication strategies and plans for WWF-Kenya


2. Lead the fundraising efforts on behalf of WWF Kenya including planning, managing and ensuring the delivery of an agreed fundraising strategy and budget


3. Manage and implement a fundraising action plan covering Public Sector Partners (PSPs), foundations, corporate, major donors and High Net-worth Individuals (HNWI), building long term relationships with strategic partners and mobilizing resources in line with strategies


4. Working with WWF Network to maximise funding for WWF-Kenya from local and international donors.


5. Proactively manage WWF Kenya’s corporate affairs and communications relating to conservation programs and initiatives


6. Establish and manage WWF Kenya’s communication and brand development to support organisational growth. This will include running a strategic assessment of WWF Kenya’s communications and brand status in Kenya and developing a robust plan to include allocating human and financial resources to increase WWF Kenya’s influence and perception.


7. Ensure WWF Kenya builds and manages it’s project portfolio in alignment with its strategic goals and objectives and according to contractual obligations; and builds donor confidence

Applicants for this position must fulfill the following requirements:

• An advanced degree in management, business administration, communication, marketing, or other relevant field


• Proven experience of successful fundraising across the priority donor segments, with a track record of raising significant gifts (6 figures) from government agencies, foundations, corporations or major donors


• At least 8 years of leading and managing teams


• Proven success in developing and executing branding and communications strategies


• Proven editorial judgement and thorough knowledge of on and off-line international media markets


• Experience in developing and implementing online/digital strategies for engagement, campaigning and fundraising


• Knowledge and experience of the not-for-profit sector, preferably of environmental non-governmental organizations


• Proven success in working in a multi-cultural international setting